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Spring Wine Tasting

Event Details

Time: April 23, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: The Hilton Short Hills Hotel
Street: 41 JFK Parkway
City/Town: Short Hills, NJ
Website or Map: http://www.newjerseywinefesti…
Event Type: essex county, social
Organized By: Brian and Mike
Latest Activity: May 20, 2010

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Event Description

Usher in the coming of spring with over 100 fine wines hand-selected for you by the experts at the Wine Library! New Jersey Wine Festivals invites you to the 3rd Annual Spring Wine Tasting on Friday, April 23 at The Hilton Short Hills. Come relax, mix and mingle with other wine lovers like yourself while enjoying the smooth sounds of live jazz.

WINE & FOOD:
Come sip wines from all over the world presented by the connoisseurs at The Wine Library! This wide selection of over 100 fine wines will have something to offer for every palette’s pleasure. The expert culinary staff at the Hilton will provide a first class selection of light hors d'oeuvres throughout the night in addition to exquisite cheese displays and pasta stations. A recipient of numerous awards for food service, The Hilton Short Hills is one of New Jersey's finest lodging accommodations.

WINE CLASSES:
Three (3) wine classes will be conducted in a private tasting area at 7:15PM, 8:15PM and 9:15PM. Class cost is an additional $20 per person and reservations must be made online or by phone during ticket purchase. The class instructor, a wine connoisseur, will guide students through of 4- 5 special wine selections. Each selection will be traced to its geographic origins, compared to other choices and noted for best food pairings. Class sizes are limited, so reserve early.

MUSIC:
We are thrilled to announce that Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson will perform at the Spring Wine Tasting! Marcus electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. This multi-talented saxophonist, flautist and vocalist from Durham, NC recently released his second solo CD, From The Heart, a much anticipated follow up to My Turn -his stellar debut project. "I put all of my heart and soul into my playing, and that's where music should
come from!" says Anderson. LISTEN to Marcus' music.

TICKETS:
Tickets are $74.50 (Early Bird price until March 31)
http://www.newjerseywinefestivals.com/home_landing_NJYP.html

Want to save 10%? Register online with code “NJYP” and you will be charged:
- Early Bird tickets at only $67.05 (until March 31)
- Regular tickets $71.55 (until April 19)
-‘Late Bird’ tickets $76.05 (Apr 19 – Apr 23)

PURCHASE TICKETS BY PHONE:
866-811-4111 or send questions by email, info@marqueeconcerts.com

HOW TO FIND NJYP:
This is NOT a group event per se. If you wish to attend please organize your own way to meet up with friends and fellow Members.

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Comment by Robin Weaver on April 23, 2010 at 4:14pm: I'm staying as well, Robin. I'll message you my number :-)

Comment by Robin Markson on April 23, 2010 at 3:44pm: I am going tonight with a girlfirends, another NJYP member, we are also planning on hanging in the lounge at the bar after and we reserved a room for the night. Hope to see some people there, and really hoping others will be 'partying' afterwards and staying over, being as it over at 10pm. lol

Comment by JENNIFER tURKISH on April 19, 2010 at 10:13am: Tickets can be bought at the door for $84.50...cash or credit...no check

Comment by Robin Weaver on April 15, 2010 at 3:35pm: Gene, Sounds good. I also bought my ticket, so I'll definitely be there :-p (I have your number, so I'll answer. lol). See you then.

Comment by Robin Weaver on April 15, 2010 at 2:10pm: Is anyone going to a wine tasting class? I am going to the 8:15pm session. Also-- Does anyone want to meet up at the event? Contact me if you do and I'll give you my phone #. I think I will end up "hanging out" in the lounge afterwards and staying at the hotel for the night...

Comment by JENNIFER tURKISH on April 14, 2010 at 11:19am: Can tickets be bought at the door? I'm not sure if I will make it back from work on time

Comment by Karen Kreoll on April 13, 2010 at 9:18pm: I can't make the date, but I would have loved to go to an event like this!

Comment by Brian and Mike on March 31, 2010 at 2:21pm: REMEMBER: This is NOT a group event per se. If you wish to attend please organize your own way to meet up with friends and fellow Members.

Comment by Michelle V. on March 18, 2010 at 5:09pm: A little pricey, especially considering the classes are extra.

Comment by Robin Weaver on March 8, 2010 at 11:56pm: Got my super early bird tickets weeks ago. Definitely getting a room. This is going to be a fun night. I <3 Wine! :-P